Reading books is fun and educative; it remains a hobby and an obsession for many. For book lovers who want to experience books beyond the pages, some hotels will give you literary vibes based on their history, amenities, or design. This list is a look into 15 of them we know you’ll love.
The Library Hotel – New York City, USA
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One thing that gives the Library Hotel the right to bear its name is how it is designed to mock a library. The hotel’s floors are categories, and the rooms are subcategories. In this hotel, there are over 6,000 books, and you’ll find many of them in the rooms.
Hotel Emma – San Antonio, USA
Among the key features of Hotel Emma is its beautiful library with over 3,700 volumes. Not only are there many books in it, but it also looks gorgeous enough to make a book lover spend a lot of time in it. The hotel has the highest AAA diamond rating in Texas and two Michelin keys, so you can expect top-notch services there.
Sylvia Beach Hotel – Newport, Oregon, USA
When looking for where to watch Netflix on a big screen and enjoy Wi-Fi, you can skip Sylvia Beach. It’s for those who want to read and write and enjoy calmness. You’ll be disconnected from the world as much as possible and enjoy the beach views here, and don’t forget to visit their library with a fireplace.
Heathman Hotel – Portland, Oregon, USA
Whoever said food and knowledge don’t work hand in hand has never set foot in the library at Heathman Hotel, where both flow freely. Going there also ticks one historic place on the rational register off your bucket list. Many books in their library have been signed by visiting authors.
The Bloomsbury – London, UK
The Doyle Collection has several hotels in the UK, and The Bloomsbury is one of them. Bloomsbury’s literariness starts from being located in a place where many authors used to live to literary hints in different parts of the building. Its closeness to the British Museum presents extra fun for knowledge seekers.
Hotel Library Amsterdam – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hotel Library Amsterdam isn’t far from the Central Library, so while it offers many books, you can check out titles that are unavailable nearby. They have about ten different kinds of rooms and suites, so you can get something that suits your trip whether you’re going alone, with a couple of friends or with your whole family.
Gladstone’s Library – Wales, UK
Guests at Gladstone’s can choose between its many bedrooms or its guest lounge and spend a few days devouring the books at the library, dining at its restaurant, and exploring other parts of Hawarden. This institution has 150,000 reading materials, including books, and visitors may want to book ahead because of its few rooms.
The Betsy Hotel – Miami Beach, USA
Many writers who love Betsy Hotel love it for its Writer’s Room, where creatives can participate in residencies. The hotel won’t charge creatives money for staying in this room, but their hands are open to the person’s most recent work. Their other rooms differ in size and capacity, so you have options.
Ambassade Hotel – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Among the things Amabassade Hotel has to brag about are 5,000+ books signed by authors who have been there. You can find books in their Library Bar and Library Lounge. When you’re not reading, you can dine at their restaurant or visit bookshops and cafes nearby.
Literary Man Óbidos Hotel – Óbidos, Portugal
Here, you’ll find common areas loaded with books, but that’s not all. Their restaurant also has books for those who want to combine feeding the mind with feeding the body. While waiting for your order, you can get into a book or watch them prepare your meal right before you.
Hotel Monteleone – New Orleans, USA
Legends like Ernest Hemingway and William Faulkner have lodged here, and John Grisham has been there, too. It’s a thing of pride to share a hotel with these names. Being in the French Quarter means you can experience many things New Orleans has to offer.
Hotel Monteleone – New Orleans, USA
Leon Uris, Philip Roth, John le Carré, and Eric Frattini are some authors who have graced this hotel with their presence. The hotel’s facilities include a pool, a sauna, and a fitness center, and you can get a room with a view of the pool there.
L’Hôtel — Paris, France
A name that people know at the hotel is Oscar Wilde because that’s where he passed. Jorge Luis Borges also spent some time here. One of the best experiences a book lover can have here is staying in Oscar Wilde’s Suite, which is named after the legend and offers many amenities.
Raffles Hotel — Singapore
Raffles Hotel shares its name with the founder of modern Singapore, Sir Raffles. With a rich history and elegant colonial design, this hotel has hosted some of the world’s most famous authors, including Rudyard Kipling and Somerset Maugham. You can relax in the cozy Writer’s Bar with a good book or retreat to your suite for a quiet reading session.
The Plaza — New York City, USA
Not only has The Plaza served as a setting for many movies, including Home Alone 2 and Funny Girl, but it has also been featured in books. The children’s book series Eloise was set in this hotel. Authors who have graced the hotel include Mark Twain and the couple F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald
